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MIAMI (AP) — The Cuban Communist Party has shown an astonishing resilience over six decades in power.Whether it’s the United States trade embargo to counter Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution, or the widespread starvation of the “special period” that followed the breakup of its Cold War patron, the Soviet Union, both U.S. hostilities and calamities of its own making have proven no match for the country’s leadership.

Trade with Cuba collapses as Trump escalates pressure on Communist Party leadership

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.Sources told Charania that the collapse of Cunningham's lung is considered mild.Cunningham, who is among the leaders in the NBA MVP race, left Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards with what the team described as back spasms.

Sources: Pistons' Cade Cunningham out with collapsed lung

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday advanced out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee despite reservations from Democrats as well as the committee’s Republican chair.The roughly 3-minute meeting was a whirlwind process after a testy hearing just one day prior in which Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) repeatedly pressed Mullin on past comments referring to the chair as a snake and questioned whether the Oklahoma Republican had the correct temperament to lead the sprawling department.

Senate panel advances Mullin nomination to lead DHS

The wildly popular Labubu doll is made by Chinese company Pop Mart and is part of "The Monsters" toy series.A live-action and CGI Labubu movie is in early development with Sony Pictures, with "Paddington" filmmaker Paul King on board.Pop Mart said it will use "storytelling to help people fall in love with these IPs more deeply."

A Labubu movie is on its way as Pop Mart expands the iconic toy franchise

Almost a year after his death, Val Kilmer's likeness is set to appear in a new movie, though the late actor never spent a second on the set.In an interview published on Wednesday, March 18, writer and director Coerte Voorhees told Variety that generative AI was used to put Kilmer in the upcoming movie "As Deep as the Grave."

Val Kilmer to be featured in new movie via generative AI

Neal Browning, one of the first people to test the COVID-19 Moderna mRNA vaccine, has taken to social media six years later to reflect on his experience and reveal the "side effects."The milestone traces back to March 16, 2020, when researchers at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle began a first-stage study of a vaccine candidate later known as mRNA‑1273, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna.

First Man in the US To Get COVID Jab Reveals Side Effects 6 Years Later

Leaders say grounding students in Jewish heritage makes them more resilient to online hatred and classroom hostilityPeople ask me all the time how we prepare Jewish teenagers to deal with antisemitism, especially after targeted incidents like the one that just occurred in Michigan. They expect me to talk about debate tactics or how to respond to anti-Zionist talking points online.

After Michigan attack, Jewish teens show antisemitism won’t define them

Airports across the U.S. continue to face staffing issues as the partial government shutdown impacts funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

Government shutdown affecting DHS causes travel nightmares

The Herons are out of the Champions Cup after defeat to Nashville. Now it’s back to the same old hits for the clubConcacaf may not have the world’s most hallowed Champions League. The confederation is so aware of that fact that it rebranded the competition as a Champions Cup two years ago.

Inter Miami’s Concacaf exit is a reminder that time rolls on for Lionel Messi

Hawaii State Representative Elle Cochran announced Monday that she is leaving the Democratic Party and joining the Republicans, a switch that adds her to the House Republican Caucus.Newsweek has reached out to Cochran for comment via email on Wednesday.Why It MattersCochran said her district, which includes West Maui and Lahaina, needs “stronger advocacy” in the aftermath of the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, which killed 102 people, destroyed more than 2,200 structures and caused an estimated $5.5 billion in damage, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Democratic Lawmaker Flips Party to Become Republican

"My goal has always been to educate and inform," the news host said in announcing her departure.Ana Cabrera, MS NOW’s 10 a.m. anchor, announced Wednesday she is leaving the news network amid a massive shakeup.She indicated the choice was her own in a video posted to X.

MS NOW Anchor Is Out In News Network's Major Shakeup

Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers movement with Cesar Chavez, alleges that Chavez "manipulated and pressured" and later forced her against her will to have sex with him in the 1960s, fathering two children. She spoke out after two other women alleged to The New York Times that they were sexually abused by Chavez in the 1970s when they were 12 and 13 years old.

Dolores Huerta says Cesar Chavez "manipulated and pressured" her as abuse allegations emerge

A memorial will be built on the site, with final plans to be revealed in May and completion scheduled for fall 2027Demolition of Pulse, the LGBTQ+-friendly nightclub in Florida where 49 people were killed in 2016, began on Wednesday, bringing a symbolic end to an almost decade-long wrangle over the future of the building that some residents and its former owners wanted to be preserved as a memorial for the victims.

Orlando begins demolition of Pulse nightclub, site of 2016 mass shooting that killed 49

President Donald Trump has threatened to "massively blow up" the South Pars gas field if Iran continues attacks on Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) sites, as the strikes on vital energy facilities send prices surging.Trump insisted the U.S. had no knowledge of Israel's Wednesday attack on the South Pars gas field, which Iran shares with Qatar, pledging that Israel would not strike the world's largest gas field again.

Iran War Live: Vessel Struck As Trump Threatens To ‘Blow Up’ Major Gas Field

Car thieves have moved far beyond smashing windows or hot-wiring engines. Today, modern vehicle theft relies on exploiting wireless technologies built into keyless entry systems. A surprisingly simple trick — wrapping car keys in aluminium foil — has gained traction among drivers worldwide, and the science behind it is solid.

More and more drivers are wrapping their car keys in aluminium foil, and with good reason.

When mobster Santino Di Matteo turned police informant, he could never have imagined that the Cosa Nostra would target his son, Giuseppe, in a chilling act of Mafia vengeanceGiuseppe Di Matteo was malnourished to fight back when he was killedYoung Giuseppe Di Matteo thought he was being taken to see his dad when one day in 1993 the police turned up to see him.

Mafia boss' five chilling words before dissolving 12-year-old boy in acid

Judge hands down maximum sentence to 18-year-old Caden Fontenette after courtroom footage shows clerk being terrorized with guns and physical forceA Texas courtroom erupted in chaos last week as an 18-year-old learned his fate. Caden James Fontenette, convicted of aggravated robbery for his role in an October 2025 stick-up at a Nederland convenience store, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Judge Raquel West of the 252nd District Court. The moment the sentence was pronounced, Fontenette’s family lost

Family erupts as Black Texas teen gets 25 years for convenience store robbery [VIDEO]

A video shared on X by podcast host Benny Johnson has sparked debate online after he claimed President Donald Trump had moved former President Barack Obama’s portrait from its traditional position inside the White House.In the clip, Johnson films from inside the White House and describes the placement of the portrait as the "funniest thing," before panning the camera to show the artwork positioned partway up a staircase, away from public view.

People Can’t Believe What Trump Has Done With White House’s Obama Portrait

Court records reveal suspect allegedly threatened to kill family weeks before fatal shooting, but he was released unsupervised by a North Jersey judge.Berkeley Township, NJ – Court records show the man who killed three members of a Berkeley Township family before taking his own life earlier this week had recently been charged with violent offenses, including alleged threats to kill the same family.

New Jersey Man Who Killed Estranged Wife and In-Laws in Triple Murder Was Arrested and Released Weeks Earlier for Domestic Assault

A Russian SU-30 fighter jet entered Estonian airspace for around a minute on Wednesday, sparking an emergency response from NATOA Russian fighter jet flew into NATO airspace on Wednesday, sparking an emergency response.Estonia's foreign minister Margus Tsahkna said a Russian SU-30 fighter jet entered Estonian airspace for around a minute.

Russian fighter jet enters NATO airspace as alliance scrambles plane in response

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary, traces his close bond with the president to a scary personal moment in 2020, when Mullin’s son suffered a severe brain injury during a high school wrestling match.

A scary injury led to Trump’s close bond with Homeland Security nominee Mullin

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon’s $200 billion funding request, which was sent to the White House for the ongoing war against Iran, saying it “takes money to kill bad guys.”“I think that number could move. Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys,” Hegseth told reporters during a Thursday morning briefing at the Pentagon.

Hegseth on $200B Iran war funding request: ‘It takes money to kill bad guys’

Cancer remains a leading health challenge in the U.S., but lifestyle choices — especially diet — can play a role in lowering the risk.Cancer prevention isn't about one "superfood," said Dr. André Goy, the physician-in-chief of oncology at Hackensack Meridian Health's John Theurer Cancer Center in New Jersey.

Cancer doctor says Americans should eat more of 5 key protective foods

From portable chargers and Apple iPads to Stanley tumblers, USA TODAY Shopping has the scoop on all the top discounts available before the sale ends.Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back for round two! Now through the end of Wednesday, October 8, Prime members can shop the biggest discounts on holiday gifts, fall essentials and more.

Day two: We're live-tracking the best Amazon Prime-exclusive deals with up to 76% off

The complete TV and streaming schedule for the first and second rounds of the NCAA TournamentThe First Four is a wrap, and now, we prepare for the start of the 2026 NCAA Tournament in earnest with the first round being contested across 32 games over the next two days.

2026 March Madness TV schedule for first round: Tip times, announcers, where to watch NCAA Tournament games

The Covid-19 pandemic’s early death toll was much higher than the official US count, according to a new study that spotlights dramatic disparities in the uncounted deaths.About 840,000 Covid-19 deaths were reported on death certificates in 2020 and 2021. But a group of researchers — using a form of artificial intelligence — estimate that as many as 155,000 unrecognized additional deaths likely occurred in that time outside of hospitals.

More than 150,000 uncounted Covid-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds

Wilson played most of his career with the Bengals and part of the 2025 season with the CowboysNFL linebacker Logan Wilson announced Wednesday he is retiring from the league. He’s 29.Wilson, who played for the Cincinnati Bengals for most of his career and was traded to the Dallas Cowboys during the 2025 season, made the announcement on his Instagram account.

NFL star linebacker Logan Wilson retires at 29

Should drivers still consider this car brand based on the results of J.D. Power study?Reliability is a huge factor when it comes to car buying for many drivers.An unreliable vehicle can mean costly trips to the repair shop and serious mishaps on the road. There are plenty of popular automakers that produce reliable cars, trucks and SUVs, but some companies come up short when it comes to dependability.

This brand makes the least reliable cars for 2026, according to J.D. Power

A frequent traveler says one increasingly common hotel bathroom feature has become something they avoid “like the plague.”In a post on Reddit, user Agile_Sea_6447 vented their frustration with hotels replacing small, single-use toiletries with large wall-mounted dispensers for soap, shampoo and body wash.

Traveler Warns Against Hotel Feature They Avoid ‘Like The Plague’

From stark colors to shades that are too light, there are certain rug colors that anchor and ones to avoid — here's the differenceChoosing the color of your living room rug is no easy feat. A dark red may be an alluring trend to tie together your fashionable pieces, while a light off-white is always a dependable base, but either color will affect the room as a whole, and not always for the better.